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Okay so I didnt read the whole thread, but in response to the first post....First off, dont buy insulated boots if you dont want them. Second of all, maybe you just have sweaty feet. Personally I've worn Red Wings the last few years and I will never buy another brand of workboot in my life. They are durable, comfotable, and last forever. This past september I purchased a new pair from the redwing store, I dont know the exact model but they were about $220, insulated, steel toe, shock resistant, the whole 9 yards, the problem is they leaked! So i brought them back, and no questions asked got a new pair which Im actually wearing right now. They are great boots with great service! In response the the whole made in the USA thing, well they arent actually all made here, the red wing rep at the store told me that as of late the boots in China are actually better made than the boots here (some models are made here, some overseas)[:@], and I would tend to believe him since he's worked there since my father was young. Regardless, they are great boots, and the first post in this thread is absolutely ridiculous! :D


...oh and after reading the first few pages REDWING DOES USE GORETEX, mine say it right on the side! Maybe if varies depending on the model, and maybe you should stop being ignorant because you have sweaty feet!

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My grandfather wore a pair of Red Wing boots for over 40 years. The same pair. We took them into a RedWing store to get him the same pair just newer and they hadn't sold that model of boot since the 70's they said. I know he would definitely stand by their quality of boots.

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SOLES OF A LOT OF BOOTS ARE BEING MADE IN CHINA.

they just dont last.[:@]

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Well I dunno, I mean I always go for the made in america, my redwings are. But the rep at the Red Wing Store was telling me that as of late it seems the quality of the boots made her is lower than the ones made overseas! He said they've been having a lot of returns and stuff on the american made ones [:@]..I'll stick with them anyway :D

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I have worked on a farm all my life. Everybody I knew including myself wore red wings. Now nobody does. They just won't hold up to farm work anymore. 3 months is the most I can get out of them.

We have switched to American made Danners and can get a full year out of them.

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My Red Wings work boots are Gore-Tex.

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I currently own a pair of Irish Setters by Red Wing 600 gram thinsulate, made in china. I really like these boots and wear them primarily for small game hunting. Lately I wore them hiking and love the comfort. I do get sweaty feet on warmer days, probly cause of thinsulate or my Hanes' socks. But thatdoesn't make me hate them. I bought Red Wings for my dad for Christmas since he goes through a lot of boots and I thought he would enjoy them. Don't know if he wears them or not. I am considering buying a pair for work (masonry) paying the extra money. Since I always buy Wal-Mart's Brahma brand,and they don't last.

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for small game hunting, i went to HIKING BOOTS.;)

i bought the uninsulated ones and sprayed them with silicone.now they are WATERPROOF.

i got them on sale at dicks for 69 dollars.

they are best boot i have seen for hunting and i just put a heavy wool sock in them if its real cold out.

the insulated ones are more expensive and are water proof.dont get those.

we use the brahma ones too for our motorcycle rides, they last 2 years for 20 dollars.

the HIKING boot done way i showed you is best and cheapest route to take in hunting small game.you WILL NOT tire out like regular hunting boots.

i am on my 3rd year and boot shows NO WEAR.

boot name is QUEST.bought it at D.I.C.K.S


i really feel sorry for REDWING.

i dont see anyone wearing them now around here, everyone is buying cheapest boot, using them for 2 years or so and throwing them out.

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Sproulman,
These hiking boots you talk of sound comfortable and cheap,but I'm picturing a low boot. What height do they come in? I always get a 8" or greater cause I like the ankle support.

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yes, they are not a 8 inch boot.

the back of boot is 6 inchs and front where you tie your strings is 7 inchs.

8 inch boot always would tire me as it will not bend or as you said, causes a straight ankle support.

for me, thats tiring.

i walk a LOT hunting grouse,a leather 8 inch boot would wear me out.

these boots are SO light and COMFORTABLE to me, i am very seldom tired after walking for 4 hrs .

thats why i guess they call them HIKING BOOTS, they are great.